Sandip Poudel

Conduct industrial site inspections using current transducers and pressure sensors to baseline system performance Perform utility bill analysis and build calibrated energy models per ASHRAE Guideline 14; calibrated 5 building models to evaluate retrofits, including insulation upgrades, economizers, and chiller replacement Identify and quantify energy efficiency opportunities in HVAC, compressed air, and motor systems

Energy Engineer - Alabama Industrial Training and Assessment Center - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

(2024-01)

• Conduct industrial site inspections using current transducers and pressure sensors to baseline system performance
• Perform utility bill analysis and build calibrated energy models per ASHRAE Guideline 14; calibrated 5 building models to evaluate retrofits, including insulation upgrades, economizers, and chiller replacement
• Identify and quantify energy efficiency opportunities in HVAC, compressed air, and motor systems
• Write technical assessment reports outlining energy, demand, and cost-saving opportunities for industrial clients
• Identified 51 million kWh (~$4.3M) in savings across 13 industrial clients as of July 2026

Graduate Research Assistant - Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

(2024-01)

• Developed Three-Parameter (3P) Change Point Models to estimate building parameters from weather and energy data.
• Analyzed the impact of data resolution on model accuracy to optimize building energy signatures.

PhD - Mechanical Engineering - The University of Alabama (2024-01 - 2029-12)